Meals On Wheels South Florida Joins Meals On Wheels America In Campaign To End The Wait For Millions Of Seniors Facing Hunger And Isolation

Support Will Help to Expand Number of Seniors Served and Services Offered in South Florida

(Plantation, FL - March 4, 2025) - Meals on Wheels South Florida announced today its support of End the Wait - a nationwide campaign led by Meals on Wheels America and designed to rally communities around our older adult neighbors. For far too long the pressing needs of seniors have been underfunded and ignored, leaving millions nationwide waiting for nutritious meals and moments of connection. Waiting for America to care. Despite the fact that Meals on Wheels has been proven to be the most effective solution to senior hunger and isolation, community-based providers are waiting too - for more government funding, donations, and volunteers - and we can't wait any longer.

"In the last year, we have experienced a 156% increase in meals provided to seniors in Broward County," said Wendy Bourgault, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels South Florida. "We appreciate the support our community has extended to us so far, but we need additional funding and volunteers to ensure every senior who could benefit from nutritious meals and social connection receives this vital lifeline."

Right now, despite relentless efforts, Meals on Wheels South Florida is struggling to address the sheer volume of need. Federal funding has not kept pace with either the growing senior population or rising costs. Additionally, only 1% of philanthropic donations in the U.S. go toward senior causes. Local Meals on Wheels providers like Meals on Wheels South Florida exist in nearly every community across the country, and are eager to do even more, but desperately need more resources to do so.

"Across the country, local Meals on Wheels providers are working tirelessly to deliver seniors nutritious meals and moments of connection, but they could be reaching even more seniors and doing even more for them if they had additional resources," said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. "That's why Meals on Wheels America launched a bold plan to End the Wait and ultimately ensure all seniors have access to the life-saving services they need to live nourished lives with independence and dignity."

For more information on how you can volunteer, contribute, or speak out for the seniors in Broward County, visit mowsoflo.org. For more information about Meals on Wheels America's campaign to End the Wait, visit mealsonwheelsamerica.org/end-the-wait.

About Meals on Wheels South Florida
Founded in 1984, Meals on Wheels South Florida is a nonprofit organization providing hunger-relief programs and services to the senior community. With the dedication of community volunteers, Meals on Wheels South Florida delivers nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable South Florida's seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. Included in their list of programs and services are home meal delivery, meals and grooming for companion pets, grocery shopping assistance, nutrition education, Claris companion tablets, and emergency meals. For more information, please visit mowsoflo.org or call 954.731.8770.

About Meals on Wheels America
Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Powered by a trusted volunteer workforce, this network delivers a comprehensive solution that begins with a meal and is proven to enable independence and well-being through the additional benefits of tailored nutrition, social connection, safety and much more. By providing funding, programming, education, research and advocacy, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit mealsonwheelsamerica.org.

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Human Services Network, Inc.
dba Meals on Wheels South Florida
4355 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, FL 33313
Office: 954-731-8770
Web: mowsoflo.org

Providing nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks to South Florida's senior community.